CVE-2010-0987

Name: CVE-2010-0987
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-13T17:30:01.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 11.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0987 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted embedded fonts in a Shockwave file.. EPSS estimates a 11.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted embedded fonts in a Shockwave file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

11.36%

95.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Shockwave Player	< 11.5.7.609

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/38751Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2010-50/Not Applicable
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-12.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511265/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40093Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1128Permissions Required
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7052Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/38751Not Applicable
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2010-50/Not Applicable
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-12.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511265/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40093Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1128Permissions Required
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7052Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0987?

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.7.609 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted embedded fonts in a Shockwave file.

How severe is CVE-2010-0987?

CVE-2010-0987 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 11.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0987?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-0987?

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Source: NVD / NIST